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2½ Doppie - Victor Amadeus III
1786 year| Gold (.905) | 22.78 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Duke | Victor Amadeus III (1773-1796) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1786 |
| Value | 2½ Doppie (10) |
| Currency | Scudo Piemontese (1720-1815) |
| Composition | Gold (.905) |
| Weight | 22.78 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#21372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Displayed eagle, with oval shield of Savoy arms on breast, perched on crossed rod and scepter, crown above, collar of order suspended below
Script: Latin
Lettering: DVX SABAVD - PRINC PEDEM
Translation: Duke of Savoy, Prince of Piedmont
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1786 Victor Amadeus III 2½ Doppie coin from the Kingdom of Piedmont-Sardinia is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Italy. The coin was issued during the reign of Victor Amadeus III, who was the King of Sardinia from 1773 to 1796, and it was part of a broader effort to reform the economy and modernize the country's currency. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item today.
